To disable recommendations in the Windows 11 Start menu, open Settings > Personalization > Start, then turn off all options under the “Recommended” section. This works for the new Start menu design available for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2. If you’re still on Windows 11 23H2, you can prevent items from appearing, but the “Recommended” section will remain available in the menu. UPDATED 10/30/2025: On Windows 11 , starting with version 25H2 and 24H2, it’s possible to completely hide the “Recommended” section from the Start menu (new design) , but you won’t have a dedicated option....

To disable driver signature enforcement on Windows 10, open Settings > Update & Security and click “Restart now,” then open the “Startup Settings” page, click “Restart,” and type “F7” or “7” to select the “Disable driver signature enforcement” option. On Windows 10, it’s also possible to disable the signature enforcement through Command Prompt using the “bcdedit /set nointegritychecks on” command. UPDATED 9/8/2025: On Windows 10 , you can turn off the driver signature enforcement feature when you need to install unsigned drivers....

On Windows 11 , the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) includes an option to share files from your computer with Android apps, and in this guide, you will learn the steps to enable the feature. Starting with version 2305.40000.2.0 , Microsoft introduced various improvements to its Windows Subsystem for Android, including the ability to share files with Android apps. When you enable the feature from the file manager or other apps, you will be able to access your profile folders, including Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Music, and Videos....

To enable virtualization on Windows 11, open Settings > System > Recovery , click on “Restart now,” then open Troubleshoot > Advanced options , click on “UEFI Firmware Settings,” and click on “Restart.” In the UEFI settings, turn on virtualization. Another way to enable virtualization is by booting directly into the UEFI/BIOS and turning on virtualization from the firmware settings. UPDATED 7/21/2025: On Windows 11 , you can enable virtualization in the UEFI (BIOS) in at least two ways, and in this guide, I’ll show you how....

To enable Hibernate on Windows 11, open PowerShell or Command Prompt (admin) and run the “powercfg /hibernate on” command, then open the Control Panel’s “Power Options” page, click the “ Choose what the power button does” setting, and turn on “Hibernate.” You can also enable Hibernate by pressing the Power button or closing the laptop lid. To disable hibernation, open the Control Panel’s “Power Options” page, click the “ Choose what the power button does” setting, turn off “Hibernate,” and then run the “powercfg /hibernate off” command from PowerShell or Command Prompt (admin) ....

The Windows 11 October 2025 Update (KB5066835) is rolling out for version 24H2 on October 14, 2025, with new features and security fixes. Since Microsoft enables changes gradually, you can manually unlock the new features by installing the update and running the ViVeTool command vivetool /enable /id:57048226 in Command Prompt (admin). UPDATED 10/14/2025: The Windows 11 October 2025 Security Update for version 24H2 is rolling out on October 14, 2025, and you can manually force-enable most of the upcoming new changes....

To enable Copilot Mode on Microsoft Edge, open the edge://settings/ai page and turn on “Copilot Mode.” To disable the AI experience, open the edge://settings/ai page and toggle off the “Copilot Mode” setting. You can also control the feature by configuring the edge://flags/#edge-copilot-mode and edge://flags/#edge-ntp-composer experimental settings. UPDATED 10/24/2025: Microsoft Edge is now becoming an AI browser (similar to ChatGPT Atlas ) with the introduction of Copilot Mode . This new experience has been designed to help you surf the web more easily with a little AI assistant, and in this guide, I’ll outline the steps to enable or disable the feature....

Google Chrome can save passwords for most websites and services, making easier to sign in the next time. If you’re build a database with your credentials on a password manager application, or you’re setting up an other instance the browser, Google Chrome includes an option to export saved passwords to a file, which you can then import to another app, transfer to a new browser, or download for safekeeping. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to export as well as to import passwords on Google Chrome on Windows 10 ....

To find your PC’s BitLocker recovery key on Windows 11 (or 10), open your “Microsoft account” online and confirm the recovery from the “Devices” page. You can also retrieve the encryption key from a text file, printout, or network administrator, depending on how the feature was initially configured. These instructions work for Windows 11 Pro and Home. On Windows 11 (and 10), your computer may already be encrypted without you realizing it....

UPDATED 4/30/2025: Wi-Fi connectivity issues are among the most common problems reported on Windows 11 . After installing a feature update, users often encounter slow speeds, random disconnections, or error messages such as “Limited access,” “Unidentified Network,” or “No internet access.” These issues typically arise from driver incompatibilities, corrupted network configurations, or bugs introduced during the upgrade process. For instance, a feature update may corrupt the wireless adapter driver, cause compatibility issues, or reset the network settings....

To include OneDrive files in your File History backup, open OneDrive Settings > Sync and backup , click on “Advanced settings,” and click on “Download all files” to sync your files to your computer. This will allow File History to include those cloud files in the next backup. On Windows 11 (and 10), you can set up File History to automatically back up your personal files to an external storage....

The Microsoft Band 2 is an amazing fitness tracker, which not only improves various aspects from its predecessor, but it also includes a slicker and more comfortable design with its curved display, materials, and repositioning of the battery pack. Recently, I bought the fitness tracker taking advantage of the recent (temporary) price cut , but after a few days I began noticing that most current data wasn’t available on the Microsoft Health app on my phone or through the web dashboard....

Wireless networks can sometimes have unpredictable connectivity issues, as there are a lot of factors that can affect the signal strength. There could be an issue with your router, the environment surrounding your devices, antenna problems, drivers and another type of software, or wireless adapter. However, if you have a Surface Pro 4 and you’re noticing slow wireless connectivity, you probably have stumbled upon a known issue that results on slow Wi-Fi network connectivity with specific access points....

On Windows 10, problems with a Wi-Fi connection are common after installing a new feature update like version 20H2 (October 2020 Update). Some of these problems can include, slow wireless speeds, missing configuration, unable to connect to the internet, or the wireless adapter stops working. Usually, issues like these can happen because of unwanted configuration changes, driver compatibility, or bugs as a result of system changes with the new version. Other times, there are many factors that can cause Wi-Fi problems....

On Ubuntu and other Linux distributions (Mint, Debian, Fedora, and openSUSE), you can install the Microsoft Edge browser through the Stable, Beta, and Dev Channels, and you can download and install the application using GUI commands through the terminal. Regardless of the platform, the browser version will be virtually the same as the one available on Windows 11 and Windows 10, with support for extensions, developer tools, and core rendering technologies....

On November 12th, Microsoft begins rolling out the New Xbox One Experience running on Windows 10. The update deployment to consoles will start at 3:01 AM Eastern Time / 12:01 AM Pacific Time , but it’s important to be clear that Microsoft will slowly be rolling out the new update to consoles, which means that it’ll take some time until everyone gets the new update. Something to keep in mind is that the time you get the update will primarily depend on your time zone and your console settings....

To map network drive on Windows 10, open File Explorer > This PC > Map network drive, select the drive letter, confirm the network path, and click “Finish.” Alternatively, on Command Prompt (non-admin), use the “net use \SERVER\FOLDERPATH” command to map a drive. Another way is to open PowerShell (non-admin) and use the “New-PSDrive -Name “LETTER” -PSProvider “FileSystem” -Root “\SERVER\FOLDERPATH” -Persist” command to mount a network drive on Windows 10....

Google Chrome has a customization option that allows the browser to match the accent color of Windows 11 for a more consistent experience, and in this guide, you will learn how. As part of the latest interface refresh in 2023 , Chrome is bringing some of the “Material You” design language already found on ChromeOS and Android to Windows 11 , which introduces various visual changes. For example, you can find the toolbar with larger buttons and rounded corners at the top, and many of the dialogs have been updated with rounded corners, and the menus now follow the browser color scheme....

Are you running out of space in your Google Chrome bookmarks bar? If so, here is a good tip! If you are like me, you have hundreds, if not thousands of links bookmarked that are hard to find and organize. Always have the most important links in the bookmarks bar. Crate folders in your bookmarks bar to categorize your links, but use short names, like: “edu” instead of “education” , “F” for “favorites” , “N” for “News” ; etc....

Microsoft has opened up the first preview of the Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) service through the Xbox app for Windows 10 (or Windows 11) for anyone with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription . The game streaming service works similar to the web version, with the only difference being that you would be using the Xbox app instead, and you are still required to have a USB or Bluetooth controller....